August 19th: Holidays in Sweden....

I was away in Sweden for a week but I tried to follow the upcoming election a little (yours truly above chatting in Gothenburg) . I have punted on Stefan Lofven to remain as Prime Minister after it. This is looking a little less likely in recent times as the far right Sweden Democrats rise in the polls and dissatisfaction with the Social Democrats intensifies.

I will try and write a preview before the election on Sunday, September 9th. I think the Social Democrats will still manage to win the most seats but this may not be enough to keep Stefen Lofven and his party in power...